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Conception Bay South MHA Concerned Public Bypassed in OCI Project Process
The MHA for Conception Bay South supports the OCI project in Long Pond Harbour but is concerned that the general public may have been bypassed in the process. The project, which calls for a 5-storey b...
Dec 06, 2020 (Barry Petten. File photo.)
St. John's City Council Pledges Action to Address Gender-Based Violence
St. John's city council has unanimously pledged its support for more action to address the impacts of violence against women and girls. A resolution by Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary calls on council t...
Dec 06, 2020
MUN President Asks Professors to Be Lenient as Students Adapt to Online Courses
The president of Memorial University says if there is a year in which we show flexibility, this is it. Dr. Vianne Timmons has written all professors and lecturers to be mindful of their students' cour...
Dec 06, 2020 (Vianne Timmons File photo.)
Better Business Bureau Warning Public of 'Secret Santa' Scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning of a holiday scam that may seem in line with the holiday spirit, but is far from altruistic. They warn of online "Secret Santa" type scams, whereby people give on...
Dec 06, 2020 stock image
COVID-19 Vaccine Not Mandatory But Strongly Recommended, says Premier
There are no plans to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory in Newfoundland and Labrador when they are approved. The federal government will be conducting a number of "dry runs" of a vaccine rollout tomorr...
Dec 06, 2020 (File photo.)
Port of Argentia Applauds Federal Funding for West White Rose
The Port of Argentia is applauding this week's funding announcement that will maintain the unfinished West White Rose Project in warm suspension through 2021. CEO Scott Penney says the infusion of $41...
Dec 05, 2020 (Construction on the West White Rose project. Photo courtesy Trades NL.)
Province Reports Four New COVID-19 Cases
The province is reporting four new cases of COVID-19. Three of these cases are in the Eastern Health region, the other is in the Central Health region. The first, a woman under 19 years of age and the...
Dec 05, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
RCMP Reminding Drivers to Properly Clear Windshields
A reminder to drivers from RCMP now that the winter driving season has begun. RCMP responded to a couple of minor collisions in the Gander area yesterday, one of which involved a vehicle which didn't ...
Dec 05, 2020
Local Bike Business Booms as Pandemic Brings People Outdoors
It's an ill wind that doesn't bring some good. The pandemic has presented challenges to many businesses, but for others, additional free time, a great summer, and a focus on recreational activities re...
Dec 05, 2020 Courtesy Google maps.
Heritage Foundation Working to Identify Cannon in Harbour Main
Work is underway to identify a mystery cannon in the historic community of Harbour Main. The Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador has been working with the Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakev...
Dec 05, 2020 (Photo courtesy Heritage NL)
